Leading financial media firm, Nairametrics, has issued a public disclaimer distancing its Founder and Chief Analyst, Ugo Obi-Chukwu, from a series of fraudulent AI-generated videos circulating online that falsely depict him promoting stock investment groups.
The company said the videos, widely shared across social media platforms, are fabricated and designed by fraudsters to lure unsuspecting investors into dubious schemes.
According to Nairametrics, the manipulated clips deploy artificial intelligence to mimic Obi-Chukwu’s voice and likeness, urging viewers to join private groups where they are promised guidance on stock investments.
The firm categorically stated that neither its founder nor any of its representatives operates or endorses such investment groups, warning the public to ignore the content.
“Nairametrics and its Founder do not solicit funds, run investment clubs, or provide stock recommendations via WhatsApp groups, Telegram channels, or similar platforms,” the company said.
It advised the public to verify investment information through official channels and avoid acting on unsolicited financial advice shared via social media or messaging apps.
The company also urged investors to watch for red flags such as guaranteed returns or pressure to make quick financial decisions—common tactics used by scammers.
Nairametrics reiterated its commitment to delivering credible, data-driven financial insights and encouraged readers to rely solely on its verified platforms for capital market information.
The disclaimer comes amid a growing wave of AI-enabled financial scams, where fraudsters use deepfake technology to impersonate trusted public figures in a bid to gain credibility and defraud victims.
Prominent Nigerian business leaders, including Ibukun Awosika, have also been targeted, with doctored videos used in online advertisements—particularly on Facebook—to promote fraudulent investment opportunities.
In a related development, Access Bank recently warned Nigerians about fraudulent WhatsApp groups operating under the name “Value Growth Club,” where scammers are impersonating its former chairman, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede.
The fraudsters were said to be invoking his name alongside Gotham Capital to gain credibility and attract participants into fake investment schemes. Access Bank clarified that Aig-Imoukhuede has no connection whatsoever to the groups or any associated platforms.
